Sedentary
1,997kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,288kcal
Moderately active
2,579kcal
Very active
2,871kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 46 + 5 = 1,664
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 46-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,698 | 1,945 | 2,193 | 2,440 |
| 140 lb | 1,806 | 2,070 | 2,333 | 2,597 |
| 160 lb | 1,915 | 2,195 | 2,474 | 2,753 |
| 180 lb | 2,024 | 2,319 | 2,615 | 2,910 |
| 200 lb | 2,133 | 2,444 | 2,755 | 3,066 |
| 220 lb | 2,242 | 2,569 | 2,896 | 3,223 |
| 240 lb | 2,351 | 2,694 | 3,036 | 3,379 |
| 260 lb | 2,460 | 2,818 | 3,177 | 3,536 |
Calories to lose weight at 46
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,695 |
| 140 lb | 1,570 | 1,820 |
| 160 lb | 1,695 | 1,945 |
| 180 lb | 1,819 | 2,069 |
| 200 lb | 1,944 | 2,194 |
| 220 lb | 2,069 | 2,319 |
| 240 lb | 2,194 | 2,444 |
| 260 lb | 2,318 | 2,568 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,500 kcal without medical supervision.
How age changes it
Each extra decade lowers resting burn by about 50 calories in the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, all else equal. Muscle matters more: strength training and enough protein help keep your burn up as you age.
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Common questions
How many calories should a 46-year-old man eat?
About 1,997 to 2,579 a day at 175 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 46-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,788 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.